as in extended family
the part of a family that includes only the father, mother, and children
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Recent Examples of nuclear family
In this case, the one on trial is the nuclear family.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
The nuclear family at the heart of the story are first met living in the rustic splendor of the German countryside, in a scruffy, characterful house far bigger than this family of three — Philip, Lucy and their six- or seven-year-old son Johnny (Malo Blanchet) — obviously needs.
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Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
The nuclear family was a central piece of that propaganda.
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Samira Mehta,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
Their close relationships highlighted how different families can look at a time where the nuclear family was the standard.
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Emy Lacroix,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for nuclear family
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
The nuclear family at the heart of the story are first met living in the rustic splendor of the German countryside, in a scruffy, characterful house far bigger than this family of three — Philip, Lucy and their six- or seven-year-old son Johnny (Malo Blanchet) — obviously needs.
—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
The nuclear family was a central piece of that propaganda.
—
Samira Mehta,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
Their close relationships highlighted how different families can look at a time where the nuclear family was the standard.
—
Emy Lacroix,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for nuclear family
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuclear family
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The State Department also sanctioned the wife of Alejandro Castro Espin, a member of the Castro extended family.
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In addition to Nancy and Grayton, Weston is survived by his father, Keith, and other extended family.
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In November 2021, Johnson brought his blended family together for the premiere of his film Red Notice.
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Dietrich, 36, is now a stay-at-home mother to her blended family of four teenagers and a 17-month-old.
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Representatives from two local tribes draw a parallel between the gather and past efforts to expel their people from their ancestral lands, and say the horses are intertwined with their culture.
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It's become a go-to for households who compare it to pricier brands like Dyson.
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This MoneyLion ranking considers mean household incomes, which can be skewed by the ultra-rich.
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Now that Love's eight children are all grown up and out of the house, the family has opted to sell the home and look for something smaller near Lake Tahoe, according to the listing agency.
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Plaintiffs have used internal documents from the companies to allege that, in house, people have long recognized a correlation between NEC and the use of preterm formulas made from cow’s milk.
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Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
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Rhaena is cast out, but the rest of the Velaryon clan are closer than ever.
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Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024.
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Pomegranates also contain vitamin K and folate, which can help support healthy blood clotting and cell growth, respectively.
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He is tied with France’s Kylian Mbappé in the Golden Boot race, having scored six of Argentina’s eight goals.
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Defending champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo return to Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, where the world's top competitive eaters push the limits of human consumption in a 10-minute race against the clock.
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“Nuclear family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuclear%20family. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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